FeedWacky Wednesday: Why Should I Buy Mockingjay NOW? and more
September 1, 2010 in Book Club Possibility, Collins, Suzanne, Collins, Suzanne, High School Teachers, Middle Grade Novel, Middle School Teachers, Wacky Wednesday, Young Adult Novels Tags: Children's Writers' Coaching Club, Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins, telecourses, The Hunger Games
You never know what you’re going to get on a Wacky Wednesday here at Read These Books and Use Them. 
Today, I need your help! I love the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins (love her Gregor series, too). I even had it marked on my calendar when Mockingjay was coming out, but then. . .we are in the process of moving. I have so much to do–packing and cleaning and decluttering. Our house goes on the market next week. We have expenses that have popped up as they do when you are moving and making minor repairs. I already read a book a week for a column. To make a long story short, I haven’t bought Mockingjay yet because I’m being practical, and I want someone to talk me out of my practicality. Anyone out there want to take a stab? If you’ve bought it and read it already at your home or for your classroom, convince me–please.
In the meantime, here are some past Suzanne Collins posts:
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Okay, I guess that’s all the Wacky Wednesday news and ideas I have. Remember, why should I buy Mockingjay now?
September 1st, 2010 at 9:27 pm
We had the date marked on our calendar too, and every day that went by, two mournful teens followed me through the house sulking. Finally, finally we picked it up at Borders on sale, 20% off.
My youngest, the spontaneous one, finished first and burst into tears. I had to comfort her while discouraging any spoilers. My oldest (still at home), the purist, is rereading the series and saving Mockingjay although her resolve is crumbling.
I finished it this morning and burst into tears as well. It’s fabulous. Stark, rough, amazing and fabulous. Collins shows the greatness of the teen spirit to rescue a nation while portraying all the brutal sacrifice it takes. Just when you think everything is lost once again, the twist moves in and the Mockingjay delivers. It’s a treasure. You gotta read it. I say pack for an hour, read for an hour.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Oh Margo! Buy it now!! Joe brought it home for me the day after it came out (he would have got it the day it came out, but they weren’t out before he left work). JOE even read Hunger Games last week!
So Mockingjay…I am just amazed at how Suzanne Collins comes up with this stuff! I finished it a couple nights ago and bawled like a baby. Are you shocked?
Buy it now because 1) It was less than $10 at Walmart. 2) You should be taking it easy and there’s nothing easier than sitting back with a great book! 3) You’ve already waited a year for it (at least I have!) 4) It will inspire you to write a fantastic story that will get published and make you millions!
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:12 am
Karen and Shelby,
Margo
If you both burst into tears, WOW! it must be something. Okay, so I am convinced. I saw it at Walmart for $12 the other day. I will probably pick it up this weekend.